Hair Detangling System

ABSTRACT

These related inventions comprise mechanisms to allow for reduced pain when detangling hair with a brush or comb. It comprises a hair constriction system that is able to isolate and effectively constrict small locks of hair. It also comprises a lock constriction system that functions to create a buffer region and a brushing region. These two systems are connected via a connection system for ease of use and single person management of the process.

CLAIM TO PRIORITY BENEFIT

This application claims priority to U.S. provisional 62/894,710 filed on Nov. 13, 2019

FIELDS OF THE INVENTION

This invention is in the technical field of hair products, more specifically it is in the technical field of mechanical hair styling devices, more specifically it is in the technical field of mechanical hair detangling systems.

BACKGROUND

It can be very painful, especially for small children, to brush their own hair (and/or have another person brush their hair). This is especially true for children with very curly hair, where their curly hair can become knotted and tangled easily. In order to reduce pain when straightening or detangling hair, traditionally, one uses their hands in order to create and constrict a lock of hair. This works by applying force to the hairs collectively, creating friction, so that they become relatively immobile to one another. This reduces pain by preventing one or more individual hairs from being individually pulled which can cause significant pain for a person. However, this traditional technique is typically only effective for people with straight or near straight hair and it lacks effective solutions for people with curly hair. This is because the tangling in straight hair is relatively minimal as compared to curly hair, so that when brushed, it can actually be detangled relatively easily. People with curly hair, however, are not so lucky. Often their hair is so tangled that it is impossible to brush large amounts of hair at all. Therefore, people with curly hair need to grab smaller locks of hair to detangle. However, when smaller locks of hair are grabbed, they are more difficult to constrict effectively by the hand. This is because of the mechanical properties of the palm, hand and or fingers, which are more effective at applying forces to larger volumes of hair, rather than smaller ones. Therefore, people with curly hair have greater pain when detangling their hair, because the smaller volume of hair is harder to constrict. What is needed is a system for grabbing small locks of hair for detangling, applying enough constrictive force so that it is pain free, but not so much constrictive force that it is not easily applicable and/or removable.

GENERAL SUMMARY

These related inventions comprise mechanisms to allow for reduced pain when detangling hair with a brush or comb. It comprises a hair constriction system that is able to isolate and effectively constrict small locks of hair. It also comprises a lock constriction system that functions to create a buffer region and a brushing region. These two systems are connected via a connection system for ease of use and single person management of the process.

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

FIG. 1 illustrates a view that shows the apparatus in use, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a view that shows interaction of the components, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates a view that shows interaction of the components, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating Overall Use of the Invention, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating Creating a lock of hair near the root to be brushed, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating Enveloping the lock, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating Creating effective isolation for manipulability, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating Selecting the brushing region and applying opposite force to the brush strokes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating Enveloping and constricting the selected lock to create a brushing region, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The invention preferably comprises a lock constriction system 101, hair constriction system 100, brush 103 and a connection system 102.

The lock constriction system 101 may comprise a lock selecting component 200, a grasping region 201 and a lock constriction surface 202. Spatially, the lock constriction system 101 may be positioned approximately one inch from the hair constriction system 100, in a preferable embodiment, for the purpose of creating a maximum detangling region while minimizing pain to the user, apical to the hair constriction system 100 for the purpose of creating a buffer region and a detangling region or ventral to the hair constriction system 100 for the purpose of creating a buffer region and a detangling region. The lock constriction system 101 may be configured to constrict an already selected lock of hair so that it is immobilized, creating a detangling region and a buffer region. In some embodiments, lock constriction system 101 is connected to the hair constriction system 100, via the connection system 102.

The lock selecting component 200 may comprise a lock receiving component 301 and a lock constricting component 302. The lock selecting component 200 may be configured to select a length of hair to work on or divide a lock of hair into a brushable region and a buffer region, to prevent pain when brushing within the brush region. In some embodiments, lock selecting component 200 is slidable. In some embodiments, lock selecting component 200 adapts constriction strength to varying volumes of a lock of hair. In some embodiments, lock selecting component 200 the constriction strength is tunable while in a fixed position. In some embodiments, lock selecting component 200 envelopes a volume of hair when applied. In some embodiments, lock selecting component 200 slides on via the end of the lock. In some embodiments, lock selecting component 200 has an open state. In some embodiments, lock selecting component 200 has a closed state. In some embodiments, lock selecting component 200 has a constricted state.

In some embodiments, the lock receiving component 301 may be configured to: open in order to wrap around an already selected lock of hair, create an variable receiving volume for the purpose of accommodating variable lock volumes or dynamically interaction with the lock constricting component 302 for the purpose of rapid application to a lock and removal from a lock. In some embodiments, lock receiving component 301 may include hinge-based swivels, elastic bands, claspable fabric or claspable flexible forms.

In some embodiments, the lock constricting component 302 may be configured to: cause with a constricting force, a constriction of a selected lock of hair for the purpose of immobilizing a lock of hair, cause with a constricting force, a constriction of a selected lock of hair for the purpose of creating a detangling region for brushing, cause with a constricting force, a constriction of a selected lock of hair for the purpose of creating a detangling region or cause with a constricting force, a constriction of a selected lock of hair for the purpose of anchoring a grasping region 201. In some embodiments, lock constricting component 302 may include spring-based system, clasping-based system, elastic based system, mechanical system, winch-based system, screw-based constriction system, velcro clasping based system, zipper based system or air bladder based system. The lock constricting component 302 may contain the material metal in some embodiments. However in other embodiments, lock constricting component 302 may contain the material plastic, rubber, composite or wood.

In some embodiments, the grasping region 201 may be configured to: provide a grasping surface for the purpose of applying force in an opposite direction than the motion of the brush to detangle hair, provide a grasping surface, for the purpose of a person grasping the lock constriction system 101 and manipulating the lock for styling, provide a grasping surface, for the purpose of a person grasping the lock constriction system 101 and applying a brush 103 in the brushing detangling region or provide a substantially larger surface area than the volume of lock of hair for the purpose of manipulating the lock constriction system 101 with one hand and using a brush 103 with the other hand.

In some embodiments, the lock constriction surface 202 may be configured to: to mediate the force of the lock constricting component 302, provide the friction force that interacts with the hair when constricted via the lock constricting component 302, comprise gripping teeth or comprise material to increase frictional contact with lock of hair. The lock constriction surface 202 may contain the material metal in some embodiments. However in other embodiments, lock constriction surface 202 may contain the material rubber, plastic or synthetic fiber material.

The hair constriction system 100 may comprise a hair selecting component 300, a hair lock isolation system 204 and a hair constriction surface 205. Spatially, the hair constriction system 100 may be positioned near the roots of the lock of the hair in some embodiments. The hair constriction system 100 may be configured to constrict a lock of hair near the root. In some embodiments, hair constriction system 100 when in the constricted state, adjacent to the scalp.

The hair selecting component 300 may comprise a hair receiving component 303 and a hair constricting component 203. In some embodiments, the hair selecting component 300 may be configured to: a) select a lock of hair near the root, b) select, from the rest of the hair on the scalp, a lock of hair to work to style, c) select, from the rest of the hair on the scalp, a lock of hair to work to detangle, d) select, from the rest of the hair on the scalp, a lock of hair to work to detangle, for the purpose of pain free hair detangling, e) be have a tunable constriction strength while in a fixed position adjacent to the scalp, f) have an adaptable constriction strength while in a fixed position adjacent to the scalp, g) have an adaptable constriction strength for the purpose of receiving variable volumes of hair in order to make a lock for subsequent detangling while in a fixed position adjacent to the scalp, h) have an adaptable constriction strength for the purpose of receiving variable volumes of hair, also for the purpose of to creating a lock of hair for subsequent detangling, g) to present an open state, i) to present an open state, mediated by the hair receiving component 303, j) present a constricted state or k) to present an constricted state, mediated by the hair constricting component 203.

In some embodiments, the hair receiving component 303 may be configured to: open in order to select a lock of hair for the purpose of subsequent detangling, create an variable receiving volume for the purpose of creating variable lock volumes, interact with the hair constricting component 203 for the purpose of rapid creation of a lock or interact with the hair constricting component 203 for the purpose of dissolution of a lock for the purpose of moving on to the next lock for detangling. In some embodiments, hair receiving component 303 may include hinge-based swivel systems, elastic band systems, claspable fabric systems or claspable flexible systems. The hair receiving component 303 may contain the material metal in some embodiments. However in other embodiments, hair receiving component 303 may contain the material rubber, plastic or composite.

In some embodiments, the hair constricting component 203 may be configured to: apply constrictive force around the hair near the root such that a lock of hair is isolated and immobilized, cause with a constricting force, a constriction of a volume of hair for the creating a lock of hair or cause with a constricting force, a constriction of a volume of hair for the purpose of creating a lock of hair for subsequent detangling. In some embodiments, hair constricting component 203 may include spring-based system, clasping-based system, elastic based system, mechanical system, winch-based system, screw-based constriction system, velcro clasping based system, zipper based system or air bladder based system. The hair constricting component 203 may contain the material metal in some embodiments. However in other embodiments, hair constricting component 203 may contain the material rubber, plastic, composite or wood.

The hair lock isolation system 204 may comprise a lock height isolation component 305 and a lock peripheral isolation component 304. In some embodiments, the hair lock isolation system 204 may be configured to: create one or distances from the scalp via mechanical separation in one or more planes, create one or distances from the scalp to the exit point of the hair lock from the hair constriction system 100 via mechanical separation for the purpose of providing a lock of hair increasingly separated from the rest of the scalp dependent on distance or create one or distances from the scalp to the exit point of the hair lock from the hair constriction system 100 via mechanical separation.

The lock height isolation component 305 may be configured to create an effective distance of isolation from the scalp as desired for manipulating a lock of hair or create one or distances from the scalp to the exit point of the hair lock from the hair constriction system via mechanical separation. In some embodiments, lock height isolation component 305 may be a separate physical component from the hair constriction system 100. In some embodiments, lock height isolation component 305 may comprise the width of the hair constriction surface 205. In some embodiments, lock height isolation component 305 may comprise the width of the hair constricting component 203.

The lock peripheral isolation component 304 may be configured to isolate a lock of hair with an effective width or thickness of a substrate of the constricting material or create an effective radius of material for support on top of the scalp as desired for manipulating a lock of hair. In some embodiments, lock peripheral isolation component 304 may be a separate physical component from the hair constriction system. In some embodiments, lock peripheral isolation component 304 may be the height of the hair constricting component 203.

In some embodiments, the hair constriction surface 205 may be configured to: mediate the force of the hair constricting component 203, provide the friction force that interacts with the hair when constricted via the hair constricting component 203, comprise gripping teeth or comprise material to increase frictional contact with lock of hair. The hair constriction surface 205 may contain the material metal in some embodiments. However in other embodiments, hair constriction surface 205 may contain the material rubber, plastic or synthetic fiber material.

In some embodiments, brush 103 is used by a person below the lock constriction system 101. In some embodiments, brush 103 may include paddle brush, smoothing and detangling brush, sculpting and cushion brush, wooden-bristle brush, thermal brush, edge brush or finishing brush. In some embodiments, the brush 103 may be defined as an implement with a handle, consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a block, used for arranging hair or other purposes. In some embodiments, the brush 103 may be configured to: be used in the region of hair below the lock constriction system 101, be used in the region created by application of the lock constriction system 101 to the selected lock of hair created by the hair constriction system 100 or be used ventrally, in the region created by binding of the lock constriction system 101, while an force is applied to the grasping region 201 in the opposite direction of the brushing direction force.

In some embodiments, the connection system 102 may be configured to: connect the lock constriction system 101 and the hair constriction system 100, be elastic, be less than twelve inches or be more than one inch. The connection system 102 may contain the material nylon in some embodiments. However in other embodiments, connection system 102 may contain the material knit elastic, chain material, cord material, strap material, garment elastic, knit elastic, woven elastic, clear elastic, fold over elastic, swim elastic, lingerie elastic, silk, Cashmere, Camel hair, Alpaca mohair, Vicuma Llhama, Wool, Flax, Hemp, jute, ramie, cotton, viscose rayon, rayon, acetate, cupro, lyocell, synthetic polymer, polyester, polyamide, acrylic, elastane or polyethylene.

In a first step, the hair constriction system 100 selects a lock of hair, constricts tightly, wherein the lock constriction system 101 can be applied 401. Next, the lock constriction system 101 is applied 402. Next, a person can detangle their hair, while brushing below the lock constriction system 101 404. If seperated 407 then the connection system 102 prevents the hair constriction system 100 from being separated from the lock constriction system 101 411.

In an alternative embodiment, Step 401 may be performed as in method Creating a lock of hair near the root to be brushed 700. In an alternative embodiment, Step 402 may be performed as in method Selecting the brushing region and applying opposite force to the brush strokes 500.

In a first step, a lock of hair is selected near the root with hair receiving component 303 and hair constricting component 203, via the hair selecting component 300 701. Next, the force of the lock constricting component 302 is mediated and immobilizes a lock of hair, mediated by the lock constriction surface 202 703. Next, a lock of hair is separated enough from other hair on the head to easily manipulate and/or apply the lock constriction system 101, via the hair lock isolation system 204 705.

In an alternative embodiment, Step 701 may be performed as in method Enveloping the lock 800. In an alternative embodiment, Step 705 may be performed as in method Creating effective isolation for manipulability 900.

In a first step, the hair selecting component 300 opens and is able to envelope enough hair to create a lock 801. Next, the lock of hair is isolated and immobilized, via the hair constricting component 203 802.

In a first step, an effective distance is created from the scalp allowing a lock of hair to be manipulatable, via the lock height isolation component 305 901. Next, an effective peripheral distance is created between the lock of hair that is constricted and the scalp, via the lock peripheral isolation component 304 902.

In a first step, a length of hair is selected by affixing the lock selecting component 200 to the hair lock, via the lock selecting component 200 501. Next, the force of the hair constricting component 203 is mediated and the hair is immobilized using the hair constriction surface 205 502. Next, the grasping region 201 is articulated with one hand while brushing with the other 504.

In an alternative embodiment, Step 501 may be performed as in method Enveloping and constricting the selected lock to create a brushing region 600.

In a first step, enveloping and receiving an already selected lock of hair via the lock receiving component 301 601. Next, selected hair lock is constricted so that it is immobilized, via the lock constricting component 302 602. 

We claim:
 1. An apparatus comprising: a lock constriction system and a hair constriction system; said hair constriction system configured to constrict a lock of hair adjacent to the scalp, for the purpose of creating a lock of hair; said lock constriction system configured to constrict said lock of hair, wherein said lock of hair was created by said hair constriction system; said lock constriction system positioned distal to said hair constriction system for the purpose of, upon binding, creating two hair regions, a buffer region and a detangling region.
 2. An apparatus comprising: a connection system, a lock constriction system and a hair constriction system; said connection system configured to connect said lock constriction system and said hair constriction system; wherein said connection system is less than twelve inches in length and more than one inch in length; said hair constriction system configured to constrict a lock of hair adjacent to the scalp, for the purpose of creating a lock of hair; said lock constriction system configured to constrict said lock of hair, wherein said lock of hair was created by said hair constriction system; said lock constriction system positioned distal to said hair constriction system for the purpose of, upon binding, creating two hair regions, a buffer region and a detangling region; said lock constriction system comprising a lock selecting component and a lock constriction surface; said lock selecting component comprising a lock constricting component and a lock receiving component.
 3. An apparatus comprising: a connection system, a hair constriction system, and a lock constriction system, said connection system configured to connect said lock constriction system and said hair constriction system; wherein said connection system is less than twelve inches in length and more than one inch in length; said hair constriction system configured to constrict a lock of hair adjacent to the scalp, for the purpose of creating a lock of hair; said hair constriction system comprising a hair selecting component, a hair lock isolation system and a hair constriction surface; said hair selecting component comprising a hair constricting component and a hair receiving component; said hair constricting component configured to cause with a constricting force, a volume of hair for the purpose of creating a lock of hair for subsequent detangling; said hair receiving component configured to create a variable receiving volume for the purpose of creating variable lock volumes; wherein said hair receiving component is a hinge-based swivel systems; said hair lock isolation system comprising a lock height isolation component and a lock peripheral isolation component; said lock height isolation system configured to create an effective distance of isolation from the scalp for the purpose of manipulating said lock of hair; said lock peripheral isolation component configured to create an effective radius of material for the purpose of creating said lock of hair support on top of the scalp as desired for manipulating said lock of hair; said hair constriction surface configured to mediate the force of said hair constricting component for the purpose of providing friction force that interacts with the hair when constricted, via said hair constricting component; said lock constriction system configured to constrict said lock of hair, wherein said lock of hair was created by said hair constriction system; said lock constriction system positioned distal to said hair constriction system for the purpose of, upon binding, creating two hair regions, a buffer region and a detangling region; said lock constriction system comprising a lock selecting component, a grasping region and a lock constriction surface; said lock selecting component comprising a lock constricting component and a lock receiving component; wherein said lock constricting component is a spring-based system; said lock receiving component configured to create a variable receiving volume for the purpose of accommodating variable lock volumes; wherein said lock receiving component is a hinge-based swivel; said lock receiving component configured to dynamically interact with said lock constricting component for the purpose of rapid application to said lock of hair and removal from said lock of hair; said lock constriction surface configured to mediate the force of the lock constricting component; said lock constriction surface configured to to mediate the force of the lock constricting component; said lock constriction surface composed of metal. 